8884 - Juvenile Probation Officer (Community Justice)

Jackson County Employment Opportunity. Jackson County Community Justice is seeking dynamic individuals to join our team. Our department encompasses Adult Services (Parole & Probation), Juvenile Probation, Detention & Residential Services, and the Jackson County Transition Center. Through these services, we work to address criminal behavior and promote positive behavior change, ensuring a safer community for all. We are currently hiring a Juvenile Probation Officer. As part of our team, you will help drive our mission and uphold our core values of Integrity, Trust, Consistency, Respect, and Teamwork. These values guide our work and the services we provide, forming the foundation for our efforts to enhance public safety and support individuals on their journey toward positive change. Salary Range: $30.27 - $40.48 Hourly Benefits include: Family medical, dental, & vision ($54.38/month), long-term disability, group life and AD&D insurance, and PERS Retirement. Generous paid time off: Vacation accrual from 15-27 days annually, depending upon years of County service. Plus, 12 sick days, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours of personal leave annually. Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees! Spanish-speaking candidates are preferred to better serve our diverse community. An understanding of the Juvenile Justice system is also preferred, as it supports effective case management and youth engagement. This position may occasionally require evening or weekend hours to accommodate the needs of youth and families. Pass a criminal background check prior to hire. Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. Click on the following link to review Jackson County's requirements for an acceptable driving record . Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Click on the link to review Jackson County's Drug-Free Workplace Policy . This position is represented by union group SEIU. I. Position Summary Performs professional case management in the investigation, assessment, counseling, supervision, and rehabilitation of youth; ensures and report youths’ compliance to the Juvenile Court; and, maintains community safety. Performs a full range of duties, possesses functional expertise, and performs specialized duties in a highly independent manner with some choice of method and occasionally develops their own methods in the delivery of service. II. Examples of Essential Position Duties ( The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.) Reviews police reports and investigates assigned cases according to policy and direction; conducts comprehensive risk assessments and interviews with youth, parents, law enforcement officers, court personnel, schools, victims, treatment agencies, etc., to determine facts and appropriate course of action; investigates referrals with District Attorney’s Office as needed. Prepares detailed court reports, petitions and other legal documents; establishes and maintains accurate and complete youth case files and updates as needed according to policy and direction; enters and retrieves youth information in the Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS) as established in policy, procedure and standards. Formulates and presents oral recommendations to the court regarding detaining/releasing youth, treatment/compliance issues, and residential or youth correctional facility placements; testifies in court as needed. Monitors youths’ compliance and activities with the conditions of diversion agreement, court order, or probation order through regular contacts at office, residence, school, places of work or in the community; conducts personal and property searches, and/or periodic drug testing as established in policy, procedure or standard; imposes sanctions on youth and/or takes youth into custody as a result of violations; uses restraining devices as established in policy; provides secure transportation; prepares cases and legal documents for subsequent hearings. Develops and implements comprehensive case plans with youth and parents with the goal of establishing pro-social behavior and repairing the harm caused to the community and victim(s); motivates and manages the youths’ conditions of supervision and rehabilitation by using an appropriate continuum of graduated sanctions and incentives. Identifies and develops community resources and support programs; maintains communication and liaison with parents, law enforcement, court, social service and community resource personnel and agencies. Teaches and models effective practices in community supervision; applies behavior modification techniques; facilitates skill building individually or in groups or refers youth to appropriate community programs and services; provides individual and family counseling as needed to ensure maximum rehabilitation results; provides crisis interventions as needed. Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices. Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels. Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required. III. Minimum Requirements ( Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions ) Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, communication studies, human services or education AND three years of experience working with the criminal justice or social services systems providing direct service to clients; OR Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job. License, Certificate or Other Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Must receive certification of successful completion of the Oregon Juvenile Department Directors’ Asso